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When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.
For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.
To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg
About the Program
The Home’s Child and Family Counseling Center (CFCC) is a licensed outpatient mental health clinic, providing treatment, therapy and prevention services to adults, children and their families who are facing emotional, behavioral, developmental or academic challenges.
Many of those who receive services have experienced toxic stresses. In addition to meeting with families at our clinic, The Home’s CFCC clinicians are also embedded in over 50 schools.
How You Will Be Making a Difference
- Provide case management services; act as a liaison with collateral agencies and programs; establish and maintain relationship services that support client and family growth. Act as an advocate for families, support parents where appropriate to advocate for themselves and their children. Help families develop the skills needed to navigate the social service system.
- Utilize treatment modalities that are consistent with program goals and that best fit with clients’ age and treatment needs, including play/expressive therapy, group therapy and family therapy.
- Perform initial assessment and evaluation of new clients and families. Identify treatment needs and barriers to growth and development. Design treatment plans that address and specify outcomes. Collaborate with clients and family members to develop treatment objectives. Demonstrate cultural awareness, humility, curiosity and sensitivity.
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care. Attend staff meetings and case conferences, present client material. Consult with supervisor and team members on challenging or difficult client issues. Facilitate communication between various providers.
- Submit reports, documentation and billing in a timely manner as determined by agency expectations. Ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards.
- Attend in-service training and outside seminars to enhance and develop clinical skills.
- May provide training, workshops and consultations to teachers, parents and collateral staff.
- Perform program specific duties and functions.
- May participate in agency committees.
- Provide on-call coverage and crisis intervention as needed.
- May be required to carry mobile device.
- Required to meet billing requirements on a weekly basis.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in social work, mental health or related discipline.
- May be licensed as in independent practitioner in the state of Massachusetts.
- May or may not have program specific experience.
- Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications.
- Candidates bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole preferred.
Valuing Diversity
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.
What The Home Can Offer You
In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days.
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available.
- Extensive training to new staff.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match.
- Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
- And more!
Pay Range Positioning Summary
The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.
Education
Preferred* Masters or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Relocation assistance and Visa sponsorship available!
When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.
For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.
To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg
About the Program
The Home’s Child and Family Counseling Center (CFCC) is a licensed outpatient mental health clinic, providing treatment, therapy and prevention services to adults, children and their families who are facing emotional, behavioral, developmental or academic challenges.
Many of those who receive services have experienced toxic stresses. In addition to meeting with families at our clinic, The Home’s CFCC clinicians are also embedded in over 50 schools.
How You Will Be Making a Difference
- Provide case management services; act as a liaison with collateral agencies and programs; establish and maintain relationship services that support client and family growth. Act as an advocate for families, support parents where appropriate to advocate for themselves and their children. Help families develop the skills needed to navigate the social service system.
- Utilize treatment modalities that are consistent with program goals and that best fit with clients’ age and treatment needs, including play/expressive therapy, group therapy and family therapy.
- Perform initial assessment and evaluation of new clients and families. Identify treatment needs and barriers to growth and development. Design treatment plans that address and specify outcomes. Collaborate with clients and family members to develop treatment objectives. Demonstrate cultural awareness, humility, curiosity and sensitivity.
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care. Attend staff meetings and case conferences, present client material. Consult with supervisor and team members on challenging or difficult client issues. Facilitate communication between various providers.
- Submit reports, documentation and billing in a timely manner as determined by agency expectations. Ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards.
- Attend in-service training and outside seminars to enhance and develop clinical skills.
- May provide training, workshops and consultations to teachers, parents and collateral staff.
- Perform program specific duties and functions.
- May participate in agency committees.
- Provide on-call coverage and crisis intervention as needed.
- May be required to carry mobile device.
- Required to meet billing requirements on a weekly basis.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in social work, mental health or related discipline.
- May be licensed as in independent practitioner in the state of Massachusetts.
- May or may not have program specific experience.
- Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications.
- Candidates bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole preferred.
Valuing Diversity
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.
What The Home Can Offer You
In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days.
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available.
- Extensive training to new staff.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match.
- Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
- And more!
Pay Range Positioning Summary
The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.
Education
Preferred* Masters or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
- Gandara Center29
- Hartford HealthCare28
- Justice Resource Institute25
- Rutgers University25
- Eliot Community Human Services24
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services375
- Non-Profit & Social Services78
- Education71
- Government & Public Sector23
- Consulting & Professional Services10
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health clinician jobs.
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Active state licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent credential
- Experience conducting individual, group, or family therapy sessions
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for clinical documentation
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
- Ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Tips for Your Mental Health Clinician Job Search
Tailor your resume to licensure level
Employers read your resume differently depending on whether you hold an associate, provisional, or full independent license. List your exact credential abbreviation, the issuing state, and expiration date in your header so hiring managers can screen you in without guessing your status.
Highlight your clinical population experience
Job postings for mental health clinicians are often written around a specific population, such as adolescents, adults with serious mental illness, or veterans. Call out the populations you have treated in a dedicated summary line so your application surfaces in targeted searches.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mental health clinician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Address supervision requirements upfront
If you are still accumulating supervised hours toward full licensure, say so clearly in your cover letter and confirm the employer offers qualified supervision. Ambiguity about your supervision needs is a common reason pre-licensed candidates stall in hiring pipelines.
Prepare for scenario-based clinical interviews
Interviewers at behavioral health organizations routinely present case vignettes and ask how you would assess risk or structure a treatment plan. Practice walking through your clinical reasoning out loud before your interview, not just rehearsing answers to standard career questions.
Negotiate your caseload before accepting an offer
Caseload size directly affects burnout and the quality of care you can deliver. Ask the hiring manager for the expected weekly caseload, how it is tracked, and what the organization does when it rises above target, so you can evaluate the offer with accurate information.
Mental Health Clinician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mental health clinicians?
The companies hiring the most mental health clinicians right now include Gandara Center, Hartford HealthCare, and Justice Resource Institute, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated at community mental health centers, large hospital systems, and telehealth providers.
How many mental health clinician jobs are remote?
About 12% of mental health clinician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making telehealth one of the more flexible segments of behavioral health hiring. Individual therapy and outpatient counseling roles convert to remote most readily, while crisis services, school-based positions, and residential programs almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a mental health clinician?
You start by completing a master's degree in social work, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field. After graduation, you apply for an associate or provisional license in your state, which allows you to practice under supervision while accumulating required clinical hours. Once you complete those hours and pass your state licensing exam, you receive full independent licensure and can practice autonomously.
Can you get hired as a mental health clinician with no experience?
Yes, many employers hire pre-licensed clinicians who completed their practicum or internship but have not yet worked in a paid role. Emphasizing the specific populations and modalities from your field placement, demonstrating familiarity with electronic health records, and targeting organizations that explicitly offer clinical supervision for associate-level staff all improve your chances when your paid experience is limited.
What does the mental health clinician interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone or video screen with a recruiter, followed by a clinical interview with a supervisor or program director that often includes case vignettes or scenario-based questions. Some organizations add a panel interview with team members or a brief writing sample such as a mock progress note. Reference checks and a background screen typically close the process before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to mental health clinician jobs?
You can find and apply to mental health clinician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your licensure level, clinical specialization, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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